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The Aces Gold Star Baby Is The Disco Album We Need Right Now

The disco ball is shimmering, the lights are down low, the floor is lit up, and Gold Star Baby is officially open for business. The Aces are officially back with their fourth album, Gold Star Baby—their first independent release—is a disco-infused celebration of identity. Quartet Cristal Ramirez (vocals), Alisa Ramirez (drums), Katie Henderson (guitar),and McKenna Petty (bass) have poured their whole selves into the fourth chapter of The Aces, and their personalities shine. Featuring a heaping dose of humor, grooves for days, and unadulterated confidence, this is The Aces at their best. Frankly, the joy that permeates the tracks proves… Read more »

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8 Wallet-Friendly Makeup Brands To Shop That Aren’t e.l.f.

Skincare and makeup brand e.l.f. just just messed up…big time. The brand, known for ther cost-effective drugstore offerings just launched an ad featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Heidi N Closet and stand-up comedian and the Annabelle doll’s new owner, Matt Rife. Now, fans are dropping their products based on the stunning choice to include the controversial crowd-work comic in an ad targeted at a primarily women/femme audience. Notably, in his 2023 Netflix special Natural Selection, Rife made a “joke” at the expense of a hostess with a black eye. “If she could cook, she wouldn’t have that black eye,” he… Read more »

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joan Exist In The In-Between On “lucid dreaming” Ahead Of Sophomore LP

Little Rock, Arkansas indie-pop project joan, aka Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford, are dreaming—”lucid dreaming,” that is. The two just launched their latest single, “lucid dreaming,” a glowing pop tune that won’t leave you snoozing, but will transport you out of this world. “Don’t go away/I’m hanging onto every word you say/You got me feeling like I’m in a daze/This can’t be real/There’s no way that I’m awake cause/You got me stuck in an alternate reality,” they sing. Beyond this track, joan has offered an array of upbeat indie-pop works with ethereal vocals and synths for days—a sound that… Read more »

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KennyHoopla Taps Zac Farro For “orphan//” & Forthcoming EP

KennyHoopla is using his art to grieve his late mother, who passed three years ago, on his new track, “orphan//.” The track will be part of his upcoming EP conditions of an orphan// out on September 19 via The Orchard. KennyyHoopla notes of the raw indie rock-laced lead single, that “orphan//” is about “trying to sift through the process of grief for someone else. The right answer is that there is no right answer. Pain is fluid.” He adds, “I felt the strongest about the song from the start. It’s about wanting to pick someone up and help them—but there’s no single way to grieve.… Read more »

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12 Alternative Musicians Celebrating Birthdays This August

July is in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to celebrate the dazzling, summery days of August. So, as you enjoy toasty days at the pool and take in some rays, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musicians’ birthdays. These Leo and Virgo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Against The Current‘s leader, Chrissy Costanza, to the one and only YUNGBLUD, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. John O’Callaghan — August 4 An author, a singer,… Read more »

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People R Ugly Aren’t “THINKIN BOUT YOU” On New Single

Ahead of their festival sets at Lollapalooza and Warped Tour Orlando, People R Ugly have unleashed their new single, “THINKIN BOUT YOU.” Infused with dance-inducing indie vocals, groovy basslines, and a soulful bridge, you’ll be dancing away thoughts about your shitty ex in no time. The quartet shares, “The meaning behind ‘THINKIN BOUT YOU’ is simple. When your head isn’t filled with memories of an ex, you’re way better off. Though this song reminisces on a past relationship, it still feels like a positive outlook on the experience and almost a celebration.” The band adds, “The hook lyrics list everything… Read more »

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Oxymorrons Unleash “BLK SHEEP” Music Video

Following the release of their new single “BLK SHEEP” earlier this month, Oxymorrons have unleashed the accompanying music video. “‘Blk Sheep’ is a raw, unapologetic mirror held up to every corner of society! From corrupt lawmakers who bend rules for profit, to marginalized communities that sometimes embrace the very stereotypes used to oppress them,” the band shares. “It calls out the contradictions, the performative outrage, the selective morality. And at the heart of it all is the bitter truth: if this is what you glorify, if this is what you reward…..then fuck it, why not? We’ll wear the label, live… Read more »

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Melrose Avenue Drops “Black Heart” Music Video With Ekoh

Ahead of their nearly sold-out run throughout the UK and Europe, Sydney, Australia’s Melrose Avenue shared their new track, “Black Heart,” featuring hip-hop artist Ekoh. Previously, the rising punk/metal act and recent Hopeless Records signees released singles “Body Bag” and “Reflections.” Vocalist Vlado Saric shares of the track, “I was once in a situationship with someone who seemed really awesome, but as things unraveled, so did she. ‘Black Heart’ is a song about seeing someone for who they really are.” Check out the genre-defying track and official music video below. “Black Heart” Lyrics: Gave up tonight‘Cause I am so sick… Read more »

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DE’WAYNE Launches ‘june’ & Shares iDKHOW Collab

DE’WAYNE‘s album june is officially here and he also dropped the official visualizer for “forever” featuring I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME. Boasting singles such as “highway robbery,” “june,” “sundays,” and “biological,” the new album sees DE’WAYE at his best, sexiest, and truest form of artistry. Of the new collab, DE’WAYNE notes, “There was one thing missing from this album — a song everyone could break into a dance to, I wanted the breakdown to feel BIG. To get inspired, I put on Bowie on repeat; this is truly my first attempt at a song like this. I made… Read more »

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Dying Wish Accept Grief On “I’ll Know You’re Not Around” & Announce New Album

Dying Wish is back, baby, and they have a new album on the way! The hardcore act just released their blistering new single, “I’ll Know You’re Not Around,” from their upcoming LP Flesh Stays Together, due September 26 via SharpTone Records. The album marks their first since 2023’s Symptoms Of Survival. Lead vocalist Emma Boster says of the record, “Flesh Stays Together is a discovery, a journey of grief and a statement. Together, we face the most unacceptable conditions in our lifetimes. Every tragedy becomes our own, yet, we have never been more separated. Flesh is a vicious wake-up call.… Read more »